Books like Land of Dreams by Joan Lowery Nixon
"Land of Dreams" follows sixteen‑year‑old Kristin as she and her family journey from Sweden to Minnesota in 1902. Arriving in the American Midwest, Kristin struggles against the era’s gendered expectations and seeks a freer sense of self while adapting to a new life in the frontier. The story captures the challenges and hopes of immigrant youth as they navigate cultural change and personal growth.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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